Newsletter: Holiday 2012

As the chilly winds pick up and snow starts to fall, we find ourselves gearing up for the time of year that so many of us love. The winter holidays are in full swing and we’re sure your painting and crafting is as well, whether it’s for decorations for your homes or gifts for loved ones.

Everyone at DecoArt joins together in wishing you and your families the most wonderful holiday season and healthy and happy New Year.

Your continued dedication and loyalty to DecoArt and our products continues to be overwhelming and humbling. May you find peace, love and joy in this season and in the coming year.

DecoArt’s 12 Days of Christmas

Have you been following our “12 Days of Christmas” ornament series? In case you haven’t had a chance yet, check out our Twelve Days of Christmas site to see all the ornament designs we’ve shared.

Each of these ideas includes a video tutorial, step-by-step instructions, and any necessary patterns. We’ve also got a big collection of other project tutorials on the site, ready for you to create pieces like wreaths, serving trays, and other decorative items.

Project idea: Christmas Doorbell

If you’re looking for a last minute gift or decorating idea for Christmas, we have a great project for you.

Chris Thornton-Deason’s Christmas doorbell is a fun and delightful piece that we’re sure you will enjoy painting. It makes a charming decoration when hung on a door knob. Take a look at the project page for full instructions.

Project idea: Christmas Keepsake Box

If you’re looking for a way to store your cherished memorabilia from the season, look no further than the elegant Christmas Keepsake Box created by Brazilian artist Gedinelson Ribeiro.

Featuring sheet music and poinsettias, this piece has lots of Americana Acrylic color painted and stamped on a wooden box to create a special place for all those holiday photographs. You’ll find full instructions for creating this box on the project page.

Holiday tips

This time of year can be stressful, so we would like to share a few tips to help you get through the holiday season with as few headaches as possible.

Organization does wonders, so plan ahead.

Know when to say “No” and when to ask for help.

Forget perfection! Stop obsessing over doing it right.

Give up the guilt and give yourself a break. Relax, read a book, and enjoy your own company. Eat that extra piece of pie!

Laugh out loud! Laugh like crazy! It actually reduces stress and is very therapeutic.

Do something un-materialistic this season. Remember the holidays aren’t just about shopping.

Take the time to hug those closest to you.

In the spirit of the season, give something that is priceless — your compassion and forgiveness.

Last but not least — PAINT SOMETHING!

Holiday recipe: Ham Dip

Your very own Helping Artist Coordinator, Rosemary Reynolds, wanted to share her famous ham dip recipe with you in case you want to try something new to serve at your holiday party. It has all the qualities that make for a great recipe — it’s fast, easy, and delicious!

Do you “Like” us on Facebook?

We love to stay in touch with all of our Helping Artists, and the DecoArt Facebook page is one of our favorite ways to do that. Please “Like” us so you can here the latest news from us. And we love to hear from all of you through Facebook, too!

Get the most out of the Helping Artist website

Remember that the Helping Artist website is here to help you, but you’ve got to participate to get the most out of it. Log in to your account to be sure your bio is up to date, and make sure all your upcoming teaching seminars are listed. Lots of budding artists are viewing this site on a regular basis, so don’t miss out on the free advertisement that your profile gives you!

For all who reads this….Rosemary is the right arm to DecoArt. She goes beyond her job description in assisting any of us that have questions regarding DecoArt products, etc. She is a joy to know and each of us give you a warm hug of thanks and gratitude for all you do! Happy Holidays!!!

thank you Rosemary for welcoming me as a new “Helping Hand”,you really let me feel so special, it is a great honour se
serve and to hold the name of Deco Art high here in South Africa. you are such a caring and warm person and thank you for being there with advice . have a wonderful Christmas and a
special New Year. I am working on a new article for an art
magazine over Christmas, so no rest here…. love, Ronel